Technician A says when the pressure applied to a liquid is increased, the boiling point decreases. Technician B says when the pressure on a liquid is suddenly released, heat energy is absorbed into the liquid. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When pressure on a liquid is increased, the boiling point actually increases, not decreases. However, when pressure is suddenly released, the liquid can absorb heat energy, which can lead to a drop in temperature or even cause the liquid to boil.

Technician a Says When the Pressure Applied to a Liquid